Sample questions from the Motorway Rules units of the Driving Theory syllabus. ESOL for Driving.

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1 Sample questions from the Motorway Rules units of the Driving Theory syllabus.ESOL for Driving

2 As a provisional licence-holder you should not drive a car1 of Motorway RulesMark one answerAs a provisional licence-holder you should not drive a carOver 30 mphAt nightOn the motorwayWith passengers in rear seatsClick the writing to listen. Type X next to the correct answers. If correct, the X will turn blue.

3 Which FOUR of these must NOT use motorways?2 of Motorway RulesMark four answersWhich FOUR of these must NOT use motorways?Learner car driversMotorcycles over 50ccDouble-decker busesFarm tractorsHorse ridersCyclists

4 3 of Motorway RulesMark one answerWhy is it particularly important to carry out a check on your vehicle before making a long motorway journey?You will have to do more harsh braking on motorwaysMotorway service stations do not deal with breakdownsThe road surface will wear down the tyres fasterContinuous high speeds may increase the risk of your vehicle breaking down

5 Immediately after joining a motorway you should normally4 of Motorway RulesMark one answerImmediately after joining a motorway you should normallyTry to overtakeRe-adjust your mirrorsPosition your vehicle in the centre laneKeep in the left lane

6 5 of Motorway RulesMark one answerYou are joining a motorway. Why is it important to make full use of the slip road?Because there is space available to turn round if you need toTo allow you direct access to the overtaking lanesTo build up a speed similar to traffic on the motorwayBecause you can continue on the hard shoulder

7 On a three-lane motorway which lane should you normally use?6 of Motorway RulesMark one answerOn a three-lane motorway which lane should you normally use?LeftRightCentreEither the right or centre

8 A basic rule when on motorways is7 of Motorway RulesMark one answerA basic rule when on motorways isUse the lane that has least trafficKeep to the left lane unless overtakingOvertake on the side that is clearestTry to keep above 50mph to prevent congestion

9 The left-hand lane of a motorway should be used for8 of Motorway RulesMark one answerThe left-hand lane of a motorway should be used forBreakdowns and emergencies onlyOvertaking slower traffic in the other lanesSlow vehicles onlyNormal driving

10 On motorways you should never overtake on the left UNLESS9 of Motorway RulesMark one answerOn motorways you should never overtake on the left UNLESSYou can see well ahead that the hard shoulder is clearThe traffic in the right-hand lane is signalling rightYou warn drivers behind by signalling leftThere is a queue of slow-moving traffic to your right that is moving slower than you are

11 10 of Motorway RulesMark two answersYou are travelling on a motorway. You decide you need a rest. You shouldStop on the hard shoulderGo to a service areaPark on the slip roadPark on the central reservationLeave at the next exit

12 11 of Motorway RulesMark one answerYou break down on a motorway. You need to call for help. Why may it be better to use an emergency roadside telephone rather than a mobile phone?It connects you to a local garageUsing a mobile phone will distract other driversIt allows easy location by the emergency servicesMobile phones do not work on motorways

13 12 of Motorway RulesMark one answerYour vehicle breaks down on the hard shoulder of a motorway. You decide to use your mobile phone to call for help. You shouldStand at the rear of the vehicle while making a callTry to repair the vehicle yourselfGet out of the vehicle by the right hand doorCheck your location from the marker posts on the left

14 13 of Motorway RulesMark one answerYou get a puncture on the motorway. You manage to get your vehicle on to the hard shoulder. You shouldChange the wheel yourself immediatelyUse the emergency telephone and call for assistanceTry to wave down another vehicle for helpOnly change the wheel if you have a passenger to help you

15 The emergency telephones on a motorway are connected to the14 of Motorway RulesMark one answerThe emergency telephones on a motorway are connected to theAmbulance servicePolice controlFire brigadeBreakdown service

16 How should you use the emergency telephone on a motorway?15 of Motorway RulesMark one answerHow should you use the emergency telephone on a motorway?Stay close to the carriagewayFace the oncoming trafficKeep your back to the trafficStand on the hard shoulder

17 When may you stop on a motorway?16 of Motorway RulesMark three answersWhen may you stop on a motorway?If you have to read a mapWhen you are tired and need a restIf red lights show above every laneWhen told to by the policeIf your mobile phone ringsIn an emergency or a breakdown

18 You are allowed to stop on a motorway when you17 of Motorway RulesMark one answerYou are allowed to stop on a motorway when youNeed to walk and get fresh airWish to pick up hitchhikersAre told to do so by flashing red lightsNeed to use a mobile telephone

19 18 of Motorway RulesMark one answerYou are driving on a motorway. By mistake, you go past the exit that you wanted to take. You shouldCarefully reverse on the hard shoulderCarry on to the next exitCarefully reverse in the left-hand laneMake a U-turn at the next gap in the central reservation

20 19 of Motorway RulesMark one answerYou have broken down on a motorway. To find the nearest emergency telephone you should always walkWith the traffic flowFacing oncoming trafficIn the direction shown on the marker postsIn the direction of the nearest exit

21 20 of Motorway RulesMark one answerYou are intending to leave the motorway at the next exit. Before you reach the exit you should normally position your vehicleIn the middle laneIn the left-hand laneOn the hard shoulderIn any lane